Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai... -
The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues associated with current campaign practices:
: Repeatedly objected to the use of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Start Me Up" at rallies, eventually threatening legal action through BMI to exclude their songs from blanket licenses. Aerosmith, Rolling Stones Members Demand Campai...
: Musicians noted that being "dragged unwillingly into politics" can compromise their personal values, confuse their messaging, and alienate fans. Legal and Ethical Arguments The petition highlighted several risks and moral issues
Members of and The Rolling Stones are among dozens of high-profile musicians who signed an open letter in July 2020 demanding that political campaigns seek express consent before using their music . This collective effort, organized in partnership with the Artist Rights Alliance , was addressed to major U.S. political committees and sought to establish clear policies to protect artists' intellectual property and personal values. Key Details of the Collective Demand This collective effort, organized in partnership with the